Contra Costa County, on a whole, has unemployment rates below the state average, as well.
Twenty-four-year-old Trista Allen, who worked at Diablo Ink Tattoo, died in a Wednesday car accident. [Breaking]
Do your homework before assuming that the school is giving you the appropriate recommendation, a specialist says.
Police deployed helicopter and K-9 unit during late afternoon search for the man, described as in his late-40s with a goatee. [Breaking]
Officers found the victim at Ellis Lake Park in nearby Concord.
The incident was at the West Oakland station. [Breaking]
The accident was on Boulevard Way in Nearby Walnut Creek.
This article discusses an upcoming radio show by the program Alive & Free that teenagers should listen to
This article discusses financial issues after divorce
She was arrested at her Newark home on stalking and hacking charges linked to Jenner harassment.
Callers are being told they need to pay as a result of missing jury duty.
The accident was this morning near Monument Boulevard.
The accident is near Monument Boulevard, CHP said. [Breaking]
The eight hour closure is planned because of construction.
DON'T spend thousands of dollars on brain scans. And DO get an evaluation from a qualified mental-health clinician.
The 21-year-old was was arrested in Illinois in 2015 for multiple Bay Area crimes.
Police statements, video of man allegedly bleeding from assault ruled inadmissible in disciplinary hearings, Officials said. [Breaking]
Several upcoming drives set up in Pleasant Hill and countywide.
This article discusses the issue from the side of the person being bullied and the bully
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This article discusses how bullying at school can lead to suicide
This article provides parents with information about IEP plans
Woman was not charged with crime, but was handcuffed in yard, held overnight after dispute over music level and spilled water, lawsuit says.
The 69-year-old local softball star bailed out of prison after Monday arrest, but re-arrested with new warrant and a $2.1 million bail.
Dead birds tested positive for West Nile Virus. Just last week, California reported its first death from WNV this year.
The driver of a big-rig auto-carrier who set off the Tuesday accident had a suspended license, CHP said.
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This article discusses the dangerous side effects teenagers face from head injuries
The National Safety Council offers tips on keeping your student safe and sound as they return to school this month. Good reminders for all!
At a breaking point: This article discusses how easy it is for teenagers to get heroin and to die from an accidental overdose.
This article discusses how easy it is for teenagers to get heroin and to die from an accidental overdose
Locally owned business doing its part to help out community during back to school.
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Registration opens August 8th for Diablo Theatre Company’s 2016-2017 season! Programs for elementary, middle, and high school.
This article describes how a teenager's brain develops and impacts how they act and their choices
This article discusses when parents should consider having their child assessed for ADHD
This article provides parents with information about IEPs that schools won't tell you
This article discusses when a teenager is ready for a phone and rules about having a cellphone
This article describes how teenagers are being vicariously traumatized by mass shootings
Come join the fun Sunday August 14th from 10am-3pm at the American Iron Car Show at Downtown Pleasant Hill!!